Dear Spruce Families,
It was great starting off the month of October with conferences and having the opportunity to meet with you all and talk about your children. It has been amazing watching the Spruce class become more comfortable in the classroom as well as with each other. It’s hard to believe we are entering November so soon!
We have started our salmon study! We introduced the unit with a story of the life cycle of the salmon. We are going to learn more as these next few weeks unfold. We’ll be studying the types of salmon, predators and prey, types of salmon, and some fun art activities to go along with all these great salmon topics!
Our Kinders had a busy month, celebrating their first Writer’s Workshop unit and inviting their parents to the Salal class to share their “Small Moments” stories. Outdoor education in October included a grand hike on the Fairydell Trail, where we looked at tiny bugs beneath the evergreen and conifer trees, dappled in sunlight. The Bainbridge Fire Department also treated the Kindergarten students and elementary students to a visit with a lively presentation of their fire truck and fire safety.
Below, we’ve included the lyrics to our school song, “Country School Song”. Any time we gather as a school, we end our time together with this song. Here are the lyrics In case you’d like to learn it or practice at home with your children!
October was a blast and we can’t wait to see what November brings the Spruce class! Thank you all for the trust and time with your lovely children.
The Country School Song
In the autumn time when the leaves do fall
It’s apple-picking time for one and all
When the cider’s pressed, and put away
We’ll go rambling in the new-mown hay.
I like to rise when the sun she rises
Early in the morning
I like to hear the wee birds singing
Merrily upon their lay limb.
Hurrah for the life of a Country School kid
We’ll go rambling in the new mown hay.
Hurrah for the life of a Country School Kid
We’ll go rambling in the new mown hay. HEY!
Thank you,
Cydnie and Lydia
